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AY13 ZSR

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,226 mi
Last recorded80,226 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 ZSR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,226 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 65,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 56,118 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 56,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Bellows starting to fray (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge (raised tread block)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,736 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AY13 ZSR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY13 ZSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY13 ZSR registered?

AY13 ZSR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is AY13 ZSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 ZSR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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